About The Department
The Department of Botany was established in the year 1998 with BBM (Biochemistry, Botany and Microbiology) Combination, BCBt (Botany, Chemistry and Biotechnology) in 2005 and CBZ (Chemistry, Botany and Zoology) in 2020, which open diverse career opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, research laboratories, environmental sciences, healthcare, and academia.
Established with a vision to promote scientific temperament and environmental consciousness, the department combines classical botanical knowledge with modern biological advancements.
The department offers an intellectually stimulating environment where students gain in-depth understanding of plant sciences, biodiversity, biotechnology, ecology, genetics, medicinal plants, and sustainable environmental practices.
The department is enriched with qualified and dedicated faculty members who inspire students through innovative teaching methods, practical exposure, research orientation, and mentorship. Their commitment to academic excellence helps students develop analytical thinking, scientific curiosity, and professional competence.
The laboratories are well-equipped with modern instruments and provide hands-on training in plant anatomy, taxonomy, physiology and plant tissue culture.
Students are encouraged to actively participate in field studies, herbarium preparation, botanical excursions, seminars, workshops, thereby transforming theoretical learning into practical expertise.
The department has consistently produced outstanding academic results and successful alumnae who have excelled in higher education, research institutions, corporate sectors, and teaching professions. Placement opportunities and skill-oriented programs further empower students to become globally competent professionals.
the department cultivates not only scientific knowledge but also discipline, leadership, ethical values, and social responsibility. With its strong commitment to women empowerment through quality education, the Department of Botany continues to blossom as a beacon of knowledge, research, and holistic development.
The department offers career oriented programs in Horticulture and Plant Tissue Culture.
- Committed to achieving excellence in creation and dissemmation of knowledge to address challenges in Plant Sciences.
- To develop a strong foundation in fundamental Science.
- To produce entrepreneurs for prosperous ventures in the related fields.
- To create awareness about conservation and sustainable use of Plants.
- To facilitate students for taking up and shaping a successful career in Botany.
Contact Details
Dept Email ID: jsscwbotany1988@gmail.com
| Sl.No | Program | Syllabus | Program Outcome | Course Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) Revised NEP |
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| 2 |
B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) NEP |
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Value Added Program
| Sl. No | Program | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HORTICULTURE | View |
Activity Details
Activities / Events Details
| Sl. No. | Title | Date | Resource Person | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awareness program on Sixth Mass Extinction Crisis and its impact on Biodiversity and Human Welfare. | 04.02.2025 | Dr. K. N. Amruthesh | View |
| 2 | Awareness program on Traditional Phytomedicines for Gynecological Problems | 13.02.2025 | Dr. Nanda K. O | View |
| 3 | An awareness program on "Save Vulture" in association with Wildlife Conservation Foundation | 19.08.2025 | Sri. Rajkumar D | View |
| 4 | Awareness program on "Little Steps to Wellness: Ayurveda Awareness for Students" | 18.09.2025 | Dr. Netra | View |
| 5 | ||||
| 6 | One day workshop on Biodiversity and its Conservation | 15.10.2025 | Dr. A. N. Santhosh Kannada & Dr. A. P. C. Abhijith | View |
| 7 | Awareness program on World Water Day – 2026 | 01.04.2026 | Prof. Shamsundar Subbarao | View |
Field Visit
| Sl. No. | Date | Place | No. of Students | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.04.2025 | Field visit to Regional Museum of Natural History | I B.Sc., BBM/BCBT/CBZ - 84 | |
| 2 | 21.08.2025 | Field Visit to Chandravana Herbal Garden | III B.Sc., BZ - 09 | |
| 3 | 24.10.2025 | Field visit to Lingambudi Lake and Botanical Garden | II B.Sc., BBM/BCBT/CBZ - 65 | |
| 4 | 01.04.2026 | Field visit to PG Earth Science Department, University of Mysore | I B.Sc., BBM/BCBT/CBZ - 84 | |
| 5 | 06.04.2026 | Field visit to Curzon Park, The Nurserymen Cooperative Society Ltd. Mysore | II B.Sc., CBZ - 25 | |
| 6 | 17.07.2026 | Field visit to Chandravana Herbal Garden | III B.Sc., CBZ - 25 | |
| 7 | 22.07.2026 | Field visit to Kukkarahalli Lake | III B.Sc., BCBT - 19 | |
| 8 | 22.09.2026 | Field visit to Bhudevi Farm, Mysore | III B.Sc., BBM - 21 |
Club Activities / Events Details
| Sl. No. | Title | Date | Resource Person / Collaborating Agency | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Earth Day | 22.04.2025 | - | |
| 2 | Plantation Drive on the occasion of World Environment Day - 2026 | 05.06.2026 | - | |
| 3 | Awareness program on World Nature Conservation Day 2026 | 28.07.2026 | Dr. Ravishankar | |
| 4 | Awareness program on World Earth Day - 2026 | 22.04.2026 | - | |
| 5 | Poster Making Competition on the occasion of "Ozone Day - 2025" | 25.09.2025 | - |
Faculty Participation
M M SWAMY
- Participated in a workshop on Capacity Building for Teachers organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 24th July 2024.
- Participated in a workshop on Research Methods: Trends in the use of Tools and Techniques organized by JSS Research Centre and Department of Library, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 15th February 2025.
- Organized a workshop on Examination Reforms by Examination Section, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 6th February 2025.
- Conducted an awareness programme on the topic “Traditional Phytomedicines for Gynaecological Problems” in Dept of Botany, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 13th February 2025.
CHANDANA C
- Participated in a workshop on Capacity Building for Teachers organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 24th July 2024.
- Participated in a workshop on Research Methods: Trends in the use of Tools and Techniques organized by JSS Research Centre and Department of Library, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 15th February 2025.
- Participated in a workshop on Examination Reforms by Examination Section, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 15th February 2025.
- Conducted an awareness programme on the topic “Traditional Phytomedicines for Gynaecological Problems” in Dept of Botany, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 13th February 2025.
ANUSHA
- Participated in a workshop on Capacity Building for Teachers organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 24th July 2024.
- Participated in a workshop on Research Methods: Trends in the use of Tools and Techniques organized by JSS Research Centre and Department of Library, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 15th February 2025.
- Participated in a workshop on Examination Reforms by Examination Section, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 15th February 2025.
- Organised Annual NSS Camp at K. S. Gaddige from 7th January to 13th January 2025.
- Conducted an awareness programme on the topic “Traditional Phytomedicines for Gynaecological Problems” in Dept of Botany, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Mysuru on 13th February 2025.
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Best Practices
- Campus Biodiversity and Green campus initiative
- Conduct practical training in organic farming, composting, Vermicomposting, Biofertilizers preparation and natural pest management.
- Each student or student group adopts a plant/tree and maintains a record of its growth, phenology, ecological importance and medicinal and economical value.
- Medicinal plant awareness and Documentation
- Seed Ball Preparation and Green outreach
- Integrate field visits, biodiversity surveys, quadrat studies, herbarium preparation, soil analysis, water-quality studies and ecological assessments with classroom learning.
- Zero-waste and green laboratory practices
- Conduct hands n training in: Herbarium techniques, Plant tissue culture, Mushroom cultivation, Biofertilizer production, Floriculture, Nursery management, Botanical illustration, and plant based product preparation.
- Celebration of significant environment days through expert talks, exhibitions, competitions, awareness campaigns, poster presentations and student – led activities
- Use of QR codes, digital herbarium, plant-identification applications, virtual resources and digital learning materials.
- Research oriented student projects
- Take botanical knowledge beyond the campus through programmes on kitchen gardening, medicinal plants, nutrition gardens, composting, biodiversity conservation and sustainable farming.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
- Maintaining vermi-compost unit, compost generated is utilized for the garden.
- Maintaining nursery, saplings used for the garden.
- Maintaining Herbal garden.
Nature Club Activities – 2024-25
| DATE | ACTIVITIES | EVENT / RESOURCE PERSON |
|---|---|---|
| 04.02.2025 | Sixth mass Extinction crisis and its impact on biodiversity and human Welfare. |
Resource person: Dr. K. N. Amruthesh Professor, DOS in Botany University of Mysore |
| 22.04.2025 | World Earth day | Plantation drive |
1. Sixth mass extinction crisis and its impact on biodiversity and human welfare:
The Department of Botany and Nature Club, JSS College for Women (Autonomous), Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, in association with IQAC, organised an awareness programme on the sixth mass extinction crisis and its impact on biodiversity and human welfare on 04.02.2025.
After inaugurating the programme, Dr. K.N. Amruthesh, Professor, Department of Studies in Botany, University of Mysore, Mysuru, addressed the students. In his talk, he noted that "Rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and changing weather patterns disrupt ecosystems."
Dr. Rechanna, Principal presided over the function. M M Swamy, HoD of Botany Faculty and students of Natural Sciences were participated.
2. Plantation drive on the occasion of world Earth day:
World Earth day organised by nature club in association with NSS unit on 24.04.2025. the main objective of the plantation drive is to promote environmental awareness an encouraging participants to take practical steps toward restoring and protecting the planet.
50 students, teachers and volunteers have been participated and were a great success and fostering unit among all participants.
Nature Club Activities – 2025-26
| DATE | PROGRAM | EVENT / RESOURCE PERSON |
|---|---|---|
| 19.08.2025 |
Awareness program on “Save Vulture” |
Resource person: Sri. Rajkumar D, Managing trustee, Wildlife Conservation foundation, Mysuru |
| 25.09.2025 |
World Ozone Day Theme: From science to Global Action |
On- spot poster making Competition |
| 22.04.2026 | World Earth Day |
Planting medicinal Plants |
1. Awareness program on ‘Save Vulture’ :
Departments of Botany and Zoology jointly organized an awareness program on the the topic “Save Vulture” in association with „wildlife conservation foundation‟ on 19-08-2025.
Sri. Rajkumar D, Managing trustee, WCF was the resource person. He spoke on the threats to wildlife. He has emphasized on the threats to vulture.
Dr. Harsha, Associate Professor, Dept of Environmental studies, KSOU, Mysuru was the chief guest. He has mentioned the activities of wildlife conservation foundation.
Dr. Rechanna, Principal presided over the function. M. M. Swamy and Jnaneshwari.C, HoDs of botany and Zoology, faculty members and students were present.
2. World Ozone day:
On the occasion of “Ozone day” celebration Nature Club has organized on-spot poster making competition on 25.09.2025 in the Botany Laboratory poster making theme wasFrom Science to Global Action. 15 students from Natural Sciences have actively participated.
3. World Earth Day (2026):
Nature Cub, Department of Botany celebrated World Earth day on 22.04.2026 in the herbal garden to raise the awareness about environmental protection and importance of conserving natural resources. The main aim of earth day is to educate the students about environmental issues like pollution, climate change and loss of biodiversity.
Sri M. M. Swamy, HoD, Department of Botany addressed the gathering and spoke about the importance of protecting nature, conserving resources and impacts of global warming. The program included the practical activities where Dr. Rechanna, Principal presided over by planting saplings, Faculty members and students contributed the success of the program.